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J's Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Portland, Portland

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J's Oyster Bar

7.7^/10

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Ranked #8 for seafood restaurants in Portland
"The lobster stew is delicious and the drinks are notoriously strong."(8 Tips)
"Seriously fresh seafood and excellent lobster roll."(18 Tips)
"Bucket of steamer clams are amazing!"(5 Tips)
"Oysters, Clam Chowder, Lobster Claw Cocktails, Beer"(31 Tips)

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Adrienne ClarkApril 13, 2014
Get the Haddock Filet sandwich and thanks
Liam K.October 18, 2011
This place is a total fisherman's hangout, one of a kind, and you can't beat twelve oysters for twelve dollars
Gabriel ParreirasSeptember 27, 2014
Most recomended, cheap, fast, great beer!
Pat GouinJuly 31, 2015
The raw oysters were delicious
Ana MontesSeptember 16, 2011
Holysh*t. Ive had lobster in 3 places up here but this one is the beat ! Lobster dinner w steamed clams..yum....
JonathanJune 30, 2015
Lobster roll is a must here.
Manideep ChowdaryFebruary 17, 2020
Seafood Bouillabaisse is good to try
Kurt BakerFebruary 8, 2020
Been here 10+ times
If it’s a full moon and a high tide, J’s is where you’ll find your stride.
Zach AbramsJuly 4, 2019
Very good lobster roll w/ butter and mayo
Laura WestcottDecember 30, 2012
Angry Orchard cider and steamed clams. Delicious!
Gina MurtheyApril 21, 2012
Good oysters great prices! Small place so be prepared to wait.
Justin EllisSeptember 4, 2010
Do they have some of the best seafood in town? Sure. But the bar is old school. Order a drink and mind your manners with the staff
Jason PickensMay 26, 2013
Get the lobster chowder. It was soo good.
Jerry KimDecember 18, 2019
Clam Chowder Soup. It’s good enough
Steve ShinkAugust 9, 2014
If oysters are what you crave there is no better place
Dennis ReedJune 27, 2014
Must try a bucket of the Steamers. Excellent!
Alexandra AbateJuly 2, 2017
I learned how to eat a clam here. I'd give myself a b+
Allison MorrillMay 8, 2014
The martinis! Damn! They give you the side car.
Geoff PalmerFebruary 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Free Oysters from 4-6 ( I don't know what days of the week they do this but I was there on a Monday )
Lindsay BigsOctober 17, 2015
Ran out of oysters and the ones we had were sandy and not enjoyable.
Brendan KeatingMay 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Oysters and raw scallops OMFG...
Jessica LinJanuary 16, 2011
Lobster stew is chunky and divine.
Michael CoyneMarch 11, 2011
Been here 25+ times
J's Hat Trick: A lobster roll, a bowl of lobster stew, and a spicy Bloody Mary.
Gabriella RossiJune 14, 2016
Seafood casserole. Get it.
Char MAugust 31, 2013
Lobster stew without a doubt!
Charlotte ChanJuly 19, 2017
Great clams and lobster rolls.
Marianella SierraJanuary 4, 2020
Really local!!!!
Tim GreenJuly 1, 2019
Loved this place, so much fun!
Lynnelle WilsonJuly 29, 2010
Love this place. When it's real busy the bar is real slow. Have patience.
TV Food MapsAugust 27, 2014
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Liz MackJuly 26, 2017
Soups are microwaved! Clam chowder was bland. Steamers good but overpriced. There's got to be better places around.
Mary SzafraniecSeptember 2, 2014
Lobster stew + dirty martini = yum!!
Julieta FungAugust 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Scallops cocktail all the way
Kimberly SheltonApril 1, 2012
Try the Lobster Stew - If I die young....serve this
Matt JApril 25, 2010
The lobster rolls are my favorite in town. Good chowder too.
Steve SaundersMay 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
13 oysters for 12 bucks.. It's allgood.
DonnaSeptember 10, 2015
Steamers!!!
Harold RoyalsJune 2, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Great place, but out of peters drink. Cant stay long
Melvin ThornhillMay 17, 2013
Horrendous service. But good eats
Nancy ChalmersAugust 15, 2011
Free oysters in February makes February the best month all year!
Jillian NicholsJuly 12, 2015
Rude staff, slow and sloppy service, mediocre seafood. Go to Eventide instead.
Doug WardAugust 16, 2011
Been here 25+ times
My first stop whenever I am in town.
Jude GiaramitaJune 8, 2019
Lobster roll
Leslie DavisSeptember 9, 2014
A must stop.
CharlieJuly 7, 2011
Try the Alaskan King Crab Legs with clams and corn!
Charles Davis IIIMay 1, 2015
Good fresh lobster
Cori FosterNovember 6, 2011
The steamers are the best!!!
Erik MichielsenJune 11, 2011
Order up a dozen Chesapeake oysters upon arriving and go from there...
Coach DebSeptember 24, 2010
Deelicious, fresh oysters! And cheap too!! Grab 2 dozen!
Richard WalkerJuly 31, 2013
Not really traditional clam chowder. Bland other than that overpowering black pepper

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